What happened as a result of the Gulf of Tonkin incident in which U.S. and
North Vietnamese navy ships fired at each other?

A. The United States declared war on North Vietnam.

B. Johnson decided to bring American troops home.

C. Several American aircraft carriers went into the area.

D. President Johnson escalated the fighting in Vietnam.​

Respuesta :

Answer:

A. The United States declared war on North Vietnam

Explanation:

It was passed on August 7, 1964, by the U.S. Congress after an alleged attack on two U.S. naval destroyers stationed off the coast of Vietnam. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution effectively launched America's full-scale involvement in the Vietnam War.